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‘The Hula and the Motu are only two of many Melanesian societies that have been Christianised for more than a century and we have seen here the problematic engagement of Christianity in the matters of history and tradition.’

‘The Motu inhabit a region which now includes the capital city, Port Moresby, and the Hula live about 110 kilometres to the east.’

2mass nounThe language of the Motu, the base of a pidgin known as Hiri Motu or (formerly) Police Motu, widely used as a lingua franca for administrative purposes.

adjective

Relating to the Motu or their language.

‘Nor are generalities about the engagement with Christianity within one or the other group, as individual Motu and Hula villages have unique histories.’